American Indian Theme IV
American Indian Theme IV
Signed Print
Roy Lichtenstein
£4,150-£6,000Value
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$8,000-$11,500 Value Indicator
$7,000-$10,500 Value Indicator
¥40,000-¥50,000 Value Indicator
€4,850-€7,000 Value Indicator
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
¥770,000-¥1,120,000 Value Indicator
$5,500-$7,500 Value Indicator
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Medium: Woodcut
Format: Signed Print
Year: 1980
Size: H 94cm x W 91cm
Edition size: 50
Signed: Yes
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Roy Lichtenstein's signed woodcut, American Indian Theme IV from 1980, has an estimated value of £4,150 to £6,000. This captivating piece has been sold 8 times at auction since its initial sale on 26th September 2007, in countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. In the past five-year period, the hammer price has ranged from £4,044 in January 2023 to £4,640 in March 2021, with an average annual growth rate of 5%. In the last 12 months, the average selling price was £4,250, with a total sales volume of 2. This artwork comes in a limited edition size of 50, making it a rare and valuable addition to any collection.
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Artwork | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | Sotheby's New York - United States | American Indian Theme IV - Signed Print | |||
| January 2023 | Bonhams Los Angeles - United States | American Indian Theme IV - Signed Print | |||
| January 2022 | Phillips London - United Kingdom | American Indian Theme IV - Signed Print | |||
| March 2021 | Christie's New York - United States | American Indian Theme IV - Signed Print | |||
| April 2010 | Christie's New York - United States | American Indian Theme IV - Signed Print | |||
| September 2007 | Sotheby's New York - United States | American Indian Theme IV - Signed Print |
Meaning & Analysis
Representing Roy Lichtenstein’s second period of engagement with Native American art and culture, American Indian Theme IV belongs to the artist’s American Indian Theme seriesfrom the 1970s and 80s.
American Indian Theme IV depicts a select part of a wooden surface, the trunk of a tree or perhaps the belly of a totem pole. Dark pigments are used to indicate the depth of the carvings where the tiny square eyes, the downturned mouth and cross shaped nose sit. Similar to the boldly gazing eye captured in Lichtenstein’s American Indian Theme IIIof the same series, a fierce expression is fixed upon the figure’s face.
A bright yellow braided piece of rope is wrapped around the jagged right edge, while maroon coloured threads poke out of the holes located along the left side of the wood. The rope and the ragged detail in particular are both recurring elements featured in Lichtenstein’s American Indian Theme series. The composition is fastened on a white background, reminiscent of a newly developed photograph being placed on a light table, illuminated from below.
American Indian Theme IV ponders the representation of indigenous artefacts, as well as referencing the visual style of mass produced contemporary printed materials.
